Benefits and Leave Compliance Specialist

Required

• 3-5 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in benefits administration and leave of absence management
• Demonstrated experience administering NY DBL/PFL or a comparable state statutory disability or PFML program (NJ, MA, WA, etc.), along with working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and state-specific leave laws across multiple jurisdictions
• A proven habit of staying current on multi-state leave law: you actively follow regulatory updates, track pending legislation, and don't wait to be told when something changes
• Proven ability to research a new leave law, assess its application to our workforce, and bring a clear recommendation — not just flag that something exists
• Strong command of federal and state employment law as it pertains to leave and benefits: FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FLSA, COBRA — and a genuine drive to stay current as laws evolve
• Experience with ACA compliance including tracking, reporting, and 1095-C coordination
• Comfortable with HRIS and benefits administration platforms; specific tools matter less than your ability to learn them quickly, use them accurately, and own them fully
• Sharp written and verbal communication: clear, direct, and human — including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into plain-language guidance for managers and employees
• Self-directed in practice: you ask clarifying questions early, bring your own questions and ideas to 1:1s without being prompted, identify your next priority when a task wraps up, and raise your hand quickly when you're stuck. You don't need someone to tell you a new PFML program passed or a leave expiration is coming; you build the systems to catch it yourself
• High integrity when handling sensitive, confidential, and legally complex employee matters
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent cases without dropping the ball
• Clear, proactive communication with your team, including early notice of schedule changes or absences